Taipei, Nov. 13 -- Taiwan has accused China of pressuring Papua New Guinea (PNG) to expel Taiwanese diplomats and shut down its representative office in Port Moresby, alleging that Beijing may have used economic incentives to influence the Pacific nation's sudden diplomatic decision, according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA).

During a legislative hearing on Thursday, Lin Hung-hsun, Deputy Director-General of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, said PNG initially demanded the closure of Taiwan's representative office on July 16, citing its adherence to the "one-China" policy.

According to CNA, Taiwan and PNG subsequently held discussions and reached an understanding that PNG would p...